Ground Turkey Taco Soup

Turkey Taco Soup with ground turkey, beans and corn. Healthy and easy comfort food in 30 minutes. Cook on the stove or in slow cooker and then top with your favorite toppings.

Author: Olena of ifoodreal.com

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 27 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Category: Soup and Stew

Method: Stove or Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Mexican

INGREDIENTS 

2 lbs ground turkey

3 x 15 oz cans tomato sauce, low sodium

2 x 15 oz cans low sodium red kidney or romano beans, drained & rinsed

3 cups corn, frozen or canned (drained)

2 tbsp taco seasoning

2 tbsp onion powder or flakes

1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

1 tsp salt

Ground black pepper, to taste

4 cups water or low sodium broth

Oil, for frying

1 small bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Greek yogurt and tortilla chips, for serving

STEPS

Stove Method :

1. Preheat large dutch oven or heavy bottom pot on medium – high heat, swirl a bit of oil to coat, and add turkey. Cook for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking into pieces. Add taco seasoning and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
2. Add tomato sauce, beans, corn, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, pepper, water; and stir. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-60 minutes (longer – deeper flavours but overall soup is ready fast).
3. Add cilantro and stir; serve hot with tortilla chips and Greek yogurt (if desired).

Slow Cooker Method : 

1. Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium – high heat, swirl a bit of oil to coat, and add turkey. Cook for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking into pieces. Add taco seasoning and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
2. Transfer to a large slow cooker along with tomato sauce, beans, corn, onion powder, maple syrup, salt, pepper, water; and stir. Cover and cook on Low for 7 – 8 hours or on High for 3 – 4 hours.
3. Add cilantro and stir; serve hot with tortilla chips and Greek yogurt (if desired).

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